Because Forrest went through a traumatic event when he was shot twice and left tied to a tree in Cleveland Heights, his caregivers don't want to take him off of his leash in the yard without being in a fenced-in area. 

Robin Stone set up an online fundraiser at GoFundMe.com. In nine days, $300 was raised. 

Donations from $10 to $1,000 can be made by clicking here. 

But, those who contribute $25 to the fund can carve their name into the fence once it is built. 

The 1-acre split-rail fence lined with heavy childen wire is necessary, for Forrest's safety and for the safety of others, according to the note left on the GoFundMe.com page. 

Here's a note left by "Forrest:" 

"My family cannot let me off of a leash and they feel I deserve to have space to run and the space to be understood as they help me transition into a family life. They want to build me a fence, but they don't have the funds to do it because I eat so much, haha." 

For more on the Mastiff, "like" his page on Facebook. 

Federal Hearing Approaching

The trial of Raymone “Ramone” Clements — the man accused of shooting Forrest the dog and leaving him for dead in Clevelad Heights — is slated to begin April 1 in U.S. District Court. 

Stone is planning a rally on the same day in Public Square in downtown Cleveland. Click here for more details. 

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